When a couple gets divorced in Illinois, both spouses are entitled to marital property. Marital property refers to assets that were acquired during the marriage by either spouse, with some exceptions:
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Inheritances
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Gifts exclusively for one spouse
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Property that was acquired by using non-marital assets as collateral
During a divorce, marital property must be distributed between the spouses equally. Sometimes, a spouse tries to hide his or her assets so that they are not divided with the other party. It is illegal to hide assets during a divorce, but hidden assets are sometimes hard to find. An experienced Illinois hidden asset attorney, however, will know what to look for.